Pilfered Prestige: A Decades-Long Air Force One Souvenir Heist
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A Luxurylaunches feature recounts a decades-long pattern of pilfering aboard Air Force One by members of the White House press corps and guests, from embroidered pillowcases to engraved tumblers and gold-rimmed plates; after a 2024 inventory reporters were offered amnesty for returns but only a single item was voluntarily handed back, underscoring how exclusive presidential branding can tempt theft and shape a culture around Air Force One memorabilia.
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